Chelsea ace Pedro: This Arsenal star is one of the best I’ve played with

SKILL: Pedro says Alexis Sanchez is one of the most skilful players he's played with

Sanchez and Pedro enjoyed great success together during their time at Barcelona, winning the 2011/2012 title along with five other major trophies.

The pair arrived in the Premier League for a combined £56.1m and face each other this weekend when champions Chelsea travel to take on London rivals Arsenal.

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“As everyone will be expecting, my answer is Lionel Messi”

Pedro

Ahead of the clash, Pedro was asked to name the most skilful player he's played alongside.

Though Argentine icon Lionel Messi ranked No.1, Pedro made sure to compliment his former colleague with an honourable mention.

He said: "As everyone will be expecting, my answer is Lionel Messi.

"It is just that he is very ambitious about wanting to be the best

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HE'S BACK: Alexis Sanchez during a training

"Also Neymar as they both have very fast movements.

"There are other people I have shared a changing room with as well who I think are really good like Ronaldinho and Alexis Sanchez."